2022
Meet Our Board: President, Candace McLaren Lanham
Candace McLaren Lanham was elected President of the Calvary Women’s Services Board of Directors in October, after three years on the Governance Committee. Candace will join the new administration in Maryland in January as Chief Deputy Attorney Gen…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Fall 2022 Intern
Caleb Klaehn Haightt joined Calvary Women’s Services this year as a fall intern. He grew up in Boston, MA with his two moms and younger brother. During high school, Caleb volunteered with his local Boys and Girls Club. While attending American Univ…
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KPMG Volunteers Help Calvary Women Navigate the Unique Challenges of Seeking Employment
Volunteers from KPMG, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, spent an afternoon at Calvary Women’s Services. Volunteers connected with women who face unique challenges as they seek employment on the path to ending their homelessn…
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A Fresh Start for the Women in Sisters Rise
Sisters Rise, the newest program at Calvary Women’s Services, is supporting  women who are survivors of domestic violence as they settle into their new homes and get a fresh start in their lives. Calvary staff recently held a special meet & g…
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First In-Person Community Walk a Huge Success
Calvary Women’s Services had an incredible turnout for the first in-person In This Together Community Walk! Over 90 supporters and friends came together at Anacostia Park on Saturday to walk together in support of women ending their homelessn…
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Third Annual “In This Together Community Walk” Will Be In Person For The First Time
After being cautiously cooped up for two years, it’s time for the Calvary community to get out and enjoy some fresh air together while providing life-changing support for women. In This Together Community Walk will be held in person for the first…
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Case Managers Make a Difference: MH’s Thank You
“MH” Case Managers a Calvary Women’s Services play an integral role in helping new residents find their footing. Recently, “MH” shared a thank you message and poem for Intake Coordinator and Case Manager, Kelly Williams-…
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Meet Our Team: Katie Gregson
Katie Gregson Katie Gregson is a case manager for Calvary Women’s Service’s Reach Up transitional housing program. Reach Up specifically serves women fleeing domestic violence. In her short time here, Katie is already attached to the program and…
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Meet Our Team: Yolanda Torres
Yolanda Torres “Each woman who comes through Calvary has a story and experiences that have resulted in many pains and injustices. Calvary is often a bridge for women to move to a better time in their lives. By being connected to Calvary, though my…
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Roommates Move Out of Calvary and Into Their Own Home . . . Together
Calvary Women’s Services is more than a safe place to spend the night. Our programs empower women to make lasting changes in their lives. And women establish relationships that provide strength and security as they do that important work. Angela a…
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